ADHD treatment may be needed by hundreds of thousands more children, experts suggest

Independent.UK: Hundreds of thousands more schoolchildren should be treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), say leading experts.
A major study led by University of Oxford academics suggests ADHD is seriously underdiagnosed and says more children should be given medication such as Ritalin, which it found is highly effective.
Concerns have been raised about the number of youngsters overmedicated for the disorder – but the evidence suggests just 10 per cent of those with ADHD are on any form of medication.Those with the condition who are never diagnosed are much more likely to struggle with employment and education, be involved in crime and end up in prison.